This holiday season, CBS Colorado is teaming up with King Soopers and 97.3 KBCO to collect new toys and cash donations for children and youth served by the Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver. King Soopers will begin collecting new, unwrapped toys at all Denver metro area locations on Monday, Nov. 16, and will continue to collect through Thursday, Dec. 24. Viewers are encouraged to donate items such as toys, games, art kits, DVDs, video games, sporting equipment, electronics, helmets, and other gifts for children and youth. All items will be distributed at Boys & Girls Clubs' holiday parties so that every child gets a gift this year.

New, unwrapped toys can be dropped off at participating King Soopers locations throughout the entire duration of the campaign.

View a list of participating King Soopers locations.

Please join us for a special collection event on Wednesday, Dec. 9 at the following King Soopers locations. The CBS Colorado team will be on hand to collect donations during the following times.

• Denver - 2750 S. Colorado Blvd., Denver, CO 80222 (6 am - 7 pm)

• Highlands Ranch - 9551 S University Blvd., Highlands Ranch, CO 80126 (12 pm - 7 pm)

• Thornton - 13525 Quebec St., Thornton, CO 80602 (12 pm - 7 pm)

For nearly 65 years, Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver has been a place where kids discover who they are and who they can become. From their first day of kindergarten to high school graduation, we're there every step of the way, offering experiences that spark curiosity, build confidence, and create a sense of belonging. Every day, thousands of kids walk through the doors of our 25 neighborhood Clubs. Inside, they find caring mentors in a safe space to explore new opportunities -- from academics and the arts to leadership and athletics. With guidance and support, Club members grow into capable young adults ready to thrive in work or college and beyond. Online donations to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver can be made by going to www.bgcmd.org/donate/toy-drive/.

To see a list of holiday gift ideas click here.

See coverage of the toy drive from CBS Colorado newscasts.

The University of Denver Athletics, in partnership with CBS Colorado, will collect toys for the Together For Colorado Toy Drive. Fans can bring a new unwrapped gift to any DU athletic event Nov. 14 through Dec. 5 to benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver.

DU's annual Teddy Bear Toss is taking place Saturday, Nov. 14 at the DU versus Lindenwood game at Magness Arena.

Denver Cheerleaders will host their annual Shop N Drop event at the Ritchie Center Circle on Saturday, Dec. 5 from 9- 11 a.m.

For all Denver Athletics ticket inquiries, call 303-871-GOAL (4625), or to see a full schedule, visit denverpioneers.com.